Fix to CBD Treatment Barriers Proposed |
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Written by Wisconsin Senate Democrats |
Thursday, 16 February 2017 17:00 |
MADISON – Senator Chris Larson released the following statement on Wednesday in response to the Assembly of Children and Families public hearing on Assembly Bill 49 (Senate Bill 10), regarding non hallucinogenic cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Senator Larson offered the following comments: “Three years ago, after hearing many heartbreaking stories from Wisconsin families, legislators from both sides of the aisle worked together to help kids in our state who have rare seizure disorders and may benefit from CBD oil. Compassionate care for Wisconsin children was, and should be, a bipartisan endeavor.
“Last week, the Senate passed Senate Bill 10, a half-measure bill that would unfortunately only address some of the barriers that Wisconsin families face in accessing CBD oil. Senate Bill 10 does not go far enough to actually address the barriers in obtaining CBD medicine for suffering kids. “That’s why today Representative Jimmy Anderson and I have circulated a bill for co-sponsorship that would create a safe and legal process for cannabidiol to be manufactured in the state. This proposal (LRB 2105) would remove barriers to accessing CBD treatment by doing the following:
“It’s time for lawmakers to face the truth and acknowledge that, while well-intentioned, Lydia’s law is ineffective and Senate Bill 10/ Assembly Bill 49 will not fully fix the problem. Families have continued to suffer, and the majority party has continued to delay access to this critical treatment option. “We cannot keep writing out prescriptions without a way for families to fill them in Wisconsin.” |
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